Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School

300 Old Orchard Rd.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003

sharp.chclc.org

444 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is a public school located in the Cherry Hill Public School District in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment activities designed to foster social-emotional growth and intellectual curiosity.

As part of the broader Cherry Hill community, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary prides itself on strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively encourages parent involvement through an engaged PTA and various community-building events throughout the academic year. By focusing on individualized instruction and providing a variety of resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while cultivating a positive school culture centered on character and academic excellence.

444

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	45
Black	21
Asian	143
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
205 (46.2 %)
Asian
143 (32.2 %)
Hispanic
45 (10.1 %)
Two or More
28 (6.3 %)
Black
21 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Hill School District
Phone:	(856)424-1550
Website:	http://sharp.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74

Ungraded 17